TEAM DONALD--Biggest Loser 11 Spring Team Challenge

[karliebug]

Wow, I am having trouble keeping up with all the new posts. My disboard name is my daughter karlie's nickname. We have always called her Karliebug. I am having a rough week so I am not looking forward to weighing in at Weight watchers on Thursday. I have been doing walking on the treadmill, but only 25 minutes right now.

 

[buzz5985]

Congratulations all you losers!!! Busy weekend with a sick DS. Very unusual for him. Yesterday was the first time he has been out sick from school since he was in 1st grade. He is now in 8th.

Saturday 1/22/11- It's the weekend, let's talk disney!! When was your first trip, your most recent trip, and when is your next trip? Care to share a favorite memory too?

My first trip was in April 1976. I started my first job the previous summer, saved all my money and went with our CYO group. We had a blast.

The most recent trip was last June for our 25th anniversary.

Our next trip is August - 1 week Vero Beach, 1 week Marriot Lakeshore Reserve in Orlando and 1 week Hilton Head Island.

I have 2 favorite memories that stick out. We were at ASMo, DS was 4, we came home to find his 2 stuffed animals sitting in the chair, with the remote watching TV. Later that night we heard him whisper to Big Dog and Lucky - "I alwys knew you were real!!". The next was the following year we were on an Illuminations Cruise. DS was standing in the front of the boat pretending he was a conductor during Illuminations. Like Mickey does during Fantasmic. At the end of Illuminations he turned and asked me - Mom did you like what me and moon did for you??

Today's qotd is inspired by my friend Jane who called about an hour ago to ask if she could take my son to boston for a track meet. So I have several hours alone!!!

Sunday 1/23/11 QOTD- If you have one day all to yourself, no commitments, no kids or spouses, just total time for you, where would you go and what would you do?

I am stumped. LOL If it was cold out I would go to Mahoney's in Winchester. It's a nursery/greenhouse. If it was spring/summer I would go to an outdoor garden - Long Hill in Beverly, Garden in the woods, Arnold Arboretum, Mount Auburn. Something like that.

Monday 1/24/11 QOTD- When you go on vacation, disney or anywhere, how do you handle eating? Has this become a true lifestyle and do you stay in control and not vere much from every day, or do you go all out and totally splurge and deal with what you may gain after, or are you somewhere in the middle?.

I find it easier to stay in control at WDW, since you tend to be so busy. Other places - not so much. The worst would be going with friends and renting a cottage. Free for all, especially the adult beverages!!!

Tuesdays qotd, inspired by princess reject!! thanks. I'll make it two parts so you can still answer.

QOTD-Tuesday 1/25/11-What is the meaning of your Disboard name? How long have you been on the disboards, how did you start coming here, and where else on the boards do you visit?

Buzz was DS favorite character at the time of our first trip and when I found the Dis. The number is an old family phone number. I think I have been around for about 10 years - the date should be over on the left LOL. I started with the themepark, resort boards, restaurants. Moved on to the DVC, and recenty found the WISH. I did go to the Budget boards, and will check in - but there isn't much budget related over there anymore.

 

[MaryAz]

Yay for Team Donald

Screen Name I'm Mary and I live in Az

Hang out on here , WW thread and Trip Reports

 

[donac]

When I was at my worst, my podiatrist sold me a night boot. It was VERY expensive, like about $245 but insurance paid for it. Well, I never could wear it! Too uncomfortable for me. I started improving alot about the same time and never needed it since. I'm keeping it just in case though. Podiatrist also gave me an RX for some topical anti-inflammatory cream, Voltaren, also VERY expensive and I had to apply it 4 times a day but it was FANTASTIC! After a month or two of that, my symptoms decreased dramatically and I stopped using it.



Yes, wear shoes at ALL TIMES! That has helped me so much! I do not take a step w/o shoes on! Even to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night. Hmmmm, but I don't wear them in the shower, never thought of that

FIT FLOPS!!!
OMG, I forgot about them - they are GREAT!!! I got mine last Summer when I was in the US on clearance at Dick's and them wore them every day for 10 days on our Med cruise. We walked a ton and I had no pain at all! And, they are so cute! Mine are brown with a shiny coppery thing between the toes and I want to say I paid about $15.

.....now, anyone want to discuss Bunions, my other foot nemesis ???




me



Well, I had a very good day Monday. Hubby came home and had gotten a significant raise and a change in job title, but still has the same job. We didn't even know that could happen since he's working under a 3 year contract So, we decided to go to Paris on the weekend of our birthdays (Feb 18th-20th). I found great air fare - 83 euros per person but I am finding a tough time finding a reasonably priced hotel with good reviews in a good area that can accomodate 3 (DS will go with us also). I would love to really splurge and stay in a 5 star hotel but they are 500 - 1000 euros per night and I'm too thrifty to do that, I'd rather have a posession for that amount of $$$.

Today was not so good. I bit into a peanut bar and chipped a tooth in the back. Not too painful right now but I think I should have it looked at sooned rather than later....

Shawn

Shawn Congrats on the trip to Paris.

I am on my third set of bone spurs in both feet, I have flat feet, arthritis in the ankles and at one point tendinitis in the left ankle because of a bunion. Once the bunion was removed the tendinitis did go away. I very rarely go our without my sneakers on. I wear them every day along with my orthotics. I even found a sandle that I can wear them in. I was pretty lucky in the bunion surgery. I was a fairly fast healer. I was only on crutches for about 4 days before I switched to a cane. 2 months later I spent 5 days in DW.

Hi! I am new here!! And while I read through a bunch of threads today it took me until now to realize what QOTD meant

QOTD-Tuesday 1/25/11-What is the meaning of your Disboard name? How long have you been on the disboards, how did you start coming here, and where else on the boards do you visit?

My name is pretty simple, my name is Christine & I live in NJ...

I started coming here sometime in 2008 to plan my trip for 10-2008.

I frequent the Budget Board, and when trip planning, the trip planning boards.

I am a WAHM with 3 kids, 10 year old twins and a 7 year old.

I look forward to being a BIG LOSER along with all of the rest of you!!!

Welcome Christine to Team Donald. I also wanted to personally welcome a fellow jersey girl. Where are you in the state. I am off the parkway at exit 105. One town over from Long Branch.

Congrats to all the losers this week and especially DisneylandEmily


Have a happy and healthy evening.

 

[ChrisinNJ]

Welcome Christine to Team Donald. I also wanted to personally welcome a fellow jersey girl. Where are you in the state. I am off the parkway at exit 105. One town over from Long Branch.

We're practically neighbors! I live right off Exit 109!

 

[donac]

I teach at Middletown South and live in West Long Branch

 

[Disneyland_emily]

After not having regular 'net at home all day what a fun surprise Now just got to keep it up...


As for the QOTD: When I worked at Walmart a few years ago there were so many emilys we all were given nicknames to keep us separate... I was the disney freak and went to Disneyland 3-4 times a year hence the nickname.. I've been on DIS off and on since 04 (I think) read much more than post and find my home mainly here and the scrap board... Most boards I participate on I use a variation of my "name" and this is the only one now that doesn't fit that theme

-em

 

[ChrisinNJ]

I teach at Middletown South and live in West Long Branch

How Funny! We live in Lincroft. My youngest daughter went to the "Little Eagles" pre-school - child development program at Middletown South for 2 years. She is in 1st grade now.

Small world!

 

[mikamah]

Good evening everyone!! Hugs to all who need them, those with injuries, and pain. Hang in there.

I don't have time to reply to everyone tonight, but am so inspired by everyone here, and the support and encouragement you all are giving each other. We can do this, one day at a time, one healthy meal at a time, one exercise session, one big drink of water. Keep on trucking everyone!!

Hi! I am new here!! And while I read through a bunch of threads today it took me until now to realize what QOTD meant :

Welcome to Team Donald!! Hope you're surviving all the snow there in NJ.

I have met the enemy, and her name is Jillian. . . .

Well there goes the first two questions I had written down for my week to coach!

That dang jillian. Sorry I stole your questions. What else were you thinking of for questions? I need 3 more.

I've had this name for over 15 (?) years. It started as my AOL name and I've kept it ever since. It translates to 4's enough, because I have 4 boys.

Now, I thought from your name you had a horse.

Who missed me?

I did too! Hope you and all the crazy customers survived the holiday shopping season without injury.

Okay I did my vision collage with what magazines I had available it wasn't much. I have to go get dd in a few minutes at the bus stop but wanted to say I did 40 minutes of yoga for the Warrior with Bob today. Man its tough!

Hang in there. You can do it!!

Today was not so good. I bit into a peanut bar and chipped a tooth in the back. Not too painful right now but I think I should have it looked at sooned rather than later....

Shawn

Ouch. Even though I hate the dentist, I agree with going sooner, rather than later. Better chance they can fix it more easily. Good luck, Shawn.

I need to leave in about 30 minutes to pick up DD at swim... debating about bringing her a hot cocoa from Dunkins as a peace offering. (Kind of goes against my continued work on teaching my kids that food should NOT be a reward!! oh well... I can't exactly bring her a diamond bracelet, can I....P

Mom's of teenage daughters can have it tough at times. Hang in there, Pamela.

[Biggest Loser 11 Spring Challenge Week 3 Team Donald!
This week’s group loss is 76.3 lbs.
Average percentage of weight lost .57 %
Total group weight loss so far 346.2 pounds! The WISH Biggest Loser 11 Spring Challenge Week 3 Donald Superstars!!

#10- 1.56% pixieflip
#9- 1.58% Wickey’sFriend
#8- 1.60% Worfiedoodles
#7- 1.64% karliebug
#6- 1.66% honugirl
#5- 2.02% Bernard&MissBianca
#4- 2.04% CDolacki2003
#3- 2.10% lovetoscrap
#2- 2.21%RemembertheMagic98
and now
The WISH Biggest Loser 11 Spring Challenge
Week 3 Team Donald Biggest Loser is:
#1- 2.33% DisneylandEmily

Congratulations to all our losers here, especially DL-Emily, our Team donald biggest loser!!

Wow, 346 pounds for our whole team is awesome!! We should be so proud of ourselves, even if we have some tough days and weeks, and don't always see the scale moving downward, be patient, keep on doing the right things, and the scale will eventually follow.

 

[LuvBaloo]

good evening Team Donald!

Tracey, thanks for getting out the results and congrats to all our losers!

I've been busy with work and courses. Last two evenings I sat at the table doing my course work while helping my 9yo DD with her homework. It is not as effective as working alone, since there was lots of interruptions to help her. But she likes knowing we both have to do homework and there was a definite improvement DD's attitude between night one and night two. She gets overwhelmed with thinking about how hard something is and gets into panic mode instead of just calmly doing the work. So I ended up being not as prepared as I wanted for my quiz I had to write tonight, but I'm okay with that. Anyhow, I came on here to quickly skim through the posts and get some inspiration to get up early and exercise tomorrow.

Welcome back octoberbride! good luck with the house cleaning jobs.

Zoesmama - sounds like it was a good day for you!

SettinSail - congrats to your hubby


to the new members!

pixie dust to everybody with sick children.


Hi to everybody!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

As my mom would say, God doesn't give you more than you can handle, but sometimes I wish He didn't think so highly of me!

LOL they showed a marquee on the news tonight from a local Christian School. It said Whoever is praying for snow, please stop!
Had to shout out an AMEN to that!!

Thanks for all of my Girl Scout cookie support a few weeks back. My kids each got to order 1 box of cookies and I ordered one box of each kind so that my Troop could have a cookie tasting party (I've got 4 girls new to scouts this year and 2 have never had GS cookies). I've already promised my three kids that they could divide up the leftovers. THAT'S IT! I will have no boxes unaccounted for in my house and nothing to tempt me!

never had Girl Scout cookies??? Isn't that against the law or something?? LOL

I had to jump in on the PF topic....I've had it for over 10 years (comes and goes). Shots did nothing for me, either. (Orthodics, stretches, exercises, weight loss all helped some, at times.) Last year it was so bad I was considering surgery.
Then I tried a night boot. It helped SO MUCH. (I haven't seen this mentioned yet.) Makes a TON of difference. I got a prescription for it from an orthopedic dr. (I first tried one of those OTC things that are suppose to hold your foot at a 75-90 degree angle at night...didn't work at all!) I also have an arch support that I try to wear every time I don't have my orthodics on or the boot. The arch support is a simple elastic band sold with foot care stuff at drug stores. I wear it when I'm barefoot or if I have sandals or dressier shoes (which is hardly ever!).

I know most of us with PF have already tried everything under the sun, but I thought I would put this out there.....

I'm aiming for the boot myself. My mom got one for 6 weeks and she is completely pain free now. I do not want the cortisone injections!!
I do have a sorta boot from Target and while I don't wake up pain free it is definitely reduced. I have found that the worst time for pain is when I sit down with DD at night to cuddle and watch TV. After being up and moving all day it just seizes up if I sit for more then 15 minutes. I've started stretching while I sit and right before I get up.

Hi! I am new here!! And while I read through a bunch of threads today it took me until now to realize what QOTD meant

Welcome!!!!

Sorry you've got to cancel. Can they get you in again soon??

Yep, Monday at 12:30. Thankfully they were really understanding. I was afraid they would charge me for the visit since I didn't give 24 hour notice. But I told her I couldn't be an hour away if they canceled school.

Evening all! Day didn't go quite as expected, but not bad. Had a big Mother/daughter blow-out tonight and it has me in a funk. Nothing terribly drastic....just her not listening and me feeling underappreciated and her copping a teenage attitude. I feel more sad than mad about it. We'll get over it, but I'm just feeling crummy about it. I just keep realizing that in about two short years she will be preparing to leave for college. As frustrating as she can be, I can't imagine what I will do when she's gone. I hate that we "wasted" our time tonight on a stupid fight. That said, I don't think I was WRONG about the way I was feeling. I am tired of sounding like a broken record, constantly repeating things like "Put away your backpack... don't leave your shoes in the middle of the kitchen"..... typical Mom stuff... I'm sure you can all understand. I refused to drive her to swim practice tonight until she had two pairs of shoes out of the kitchen, her backpack and assorted text books moved from the kitchen counter to her desk, and her hamper emptied into the downstair laundry room hamper. Doesn't sound like a big deal, does it? But the problem was that I had asked over and over and now it was time to leave and she still hadn't done it... and of course, I was making her late and coach was going to be mad... yada, yada.

She is a GREAT kid, a SUPERB student, and kind and loving (usually... except to her brother), but I'm tired of that always being her excuse for being a total and utter slob.

my sister. Been there, still there and doing it and I own multiple T-Shirts. DS10 drives me crazy with the dumping of the crap. Shoes are the worst and the not clearing the plate. Even DD4 clears her plate!!!

Enjoyed my second day of this new Bible study this morning (The Power of the Praying Parent.... rather ironic today, huh??).

It was a sign!!!


The WISH Biggest Loser 11 Spring Challenge Week 3 Donald Superstars!!

#10- 1.56% pixieflip
#9- 1.58% Wickey’sFriend
#8- 1.60% Worfiedoodles
#7- 1.64% karliebug
#6- 1.66% honugirl
#5- 2.02% Bernard&MissBianca
#4- 2.04% CDolacki2003
#3- 2.10% lovetoscrap
#2- 2.21%RemembertheMagic98
and now
The WISH Biggest Loser 11 Spring Challenge
Week 3 Team Donald Biggest Loser is:
#1- 2.33% DisneylandEmily

OMG!!! I made top ten!! Woohoo!! That was the motivation I needed!!

Way to Go EM!!!!!!!!

We're practically neighbors! I live right off Exit 109!

I teach at Middletown South and live in West Long Branch

Hey Jersey Girls!!! I'm one too!!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

good evening Team Donald!

Tracey, thanks for getting out the results and congrats to all our losers!

I've been busy with work and courses. Last two evenings I sat at the table doing my course work while helping my 9yo DD with her homework. It is not as effective as working alone, since there was lots of interruptions to help her. But she likes knowing we both have to do homework and there was a definite improvement DD's attitude between night one and night two. She gets overwhelmed with thinking about how hard something is and gets into panic mode instead of just calmly doing the work. So I ended up being not as prepared as I wanted for my quiz I had to write tonight, but I'm okay with that. Anyhow, I came on here to quickly skim through the posts and get some inspiration to get up early and exercise tomorrow.

Welcome back octoberbride! good luck with the house cleaning jobs.

Zoesmama - sounds like it was a good day for you!

SettinSail - congrats to your hubby


to the new members!

pixie dust to everybody with sick children.


Hi to everybody!

Sorry you weren't prepared for your quiz but that's pretty cool that your DD can see mom doing her homework too.

We'll get up early and work out together!! I actually got up with DS14 today, he leaves to catch the bus at 6:15 but I usually sleep until 7 with the other kids. But instead of going back to sleep I stayed up. Made for a long day, I have no idea why I'm still awake at 1:30, but I got a good workout in this morning, then shoveled the entire driveway (about 45 minutes of light fluffy snow).
I may get up with him tomorrow too! Who knows!!


I'm heading up now. Night Team Donald!! congrats on the big win this week!!!

 

[donac]

Good MOrning Team Donald

Congrats on the great stats we have come up with.

B&B I didn't know you were a jersey girl too. Where did you grow up? I grew up right near the Meadowlands and have lived in Monmouth county ever since I got married 32 years ago.

I am sitting here just getting ready for breakfast. It is going to be acrazy day with the bad weather coming. Thery have already moved exams back a day.

I can't stand watching the news. Everytime I watch the weather they change the snow total and not for the better. Yesterday morning it was 1 to 3, by afternoon it was 2 to 4 and this morning it is 4 to 8 The only nice thing is the temperatures are not in the single digits.

I woke up this morning and my knee is very stiff. The dr had warned me that on bad days it may hurt. He was right.

For those on the east coast stay safe. I need to get breakfast and get ready to go to school.

Have a happy and healthy day.

 

[SetzKitten]

QOTD-Tuesday 1/25/11-What is the meaning of your Disboard name? How long have you been on the disboards, how did you start coming here, and where else on the boards do you visit?

My disboard name is because I love Brian Setzer, his orchestra and Stray Cats. He does an incredible Christmas concert every year and is so talented. I wish I played guitar like he does. I've also been Harley Chick when I rode a motorcycle and originally I was Cody, that's my real name. I've been here forever, way way back probably year 1 or close to it. I visit mostly the community, budget and wish boards. I used to frequent the debate board, but just to watch the fights...um discussions.

 

[mikamah]

Good morning Team Donald!!

1/26/11 Wednesday QOTD: What is your favorite healthy snack?


Be back later to answer and get some good ideas. Have a healthy, happy day!!

 

[tigger813]

Here are Donald's percentage to goal!!!!

hpfan100 6.67
tarheel618 7.14
mikamah 21.00
worfiedoodles -20.00
collins316 25.00
Settinsail 5.00
Czycropper 30.00
Wickey's Friend 20.00
Heather.Mohler 19.63
pudgethefish 66.00
DonaldDuckFamily 23.33
DisneylandEmily 31.20
TimonTracy 53.33
rutgersalum 57.00
MacG 18.00
phorsenuf 18.33
jbm02 60.00
lovetoscrap 34.00
Tauwillow 30.00
goldcupmom 14.00
Dreamer24 16.67
Zoesmama03 15.87
buzz5985 28.20
princess_reject 36.19
Setzkitten 14.29
Kallista 18.40
skmommy 16.50
Lucky978 3.70
Jaaaacki 19.14
Wendaeh 26.00
2_Eagle_Mom 3.00
MinnieMouseMom -10.00
MommyTaraLee 7.27
MaryAz 40.00
2girlsmommy 0.00
dvccruiser76 21.43
discancan 11.50
YellowMickeyPonchos-12.00
Bernard&MsBianca 7.81
katesorad 0.00
pixieflip 14.29
lindseyry 7.67


Let me know if anyone is missing that wants to be on here! PM me your goal with your team name if you wish to be added to this list!

TTFN

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

B&B I didn't know you were a jersey girl too. Where did you grow up? I grew up right near the Meadowlands and have lived in Monmouth county ever since I got married 32 years ago.

Cape May!! My mom was born and raised there, I lived there til I was 4. Dad was in the Coast Guard and they met while he was stationed there.

Good morning Team Donald!!

1/26/11 Wednesday QOTD: What is your favorite healthy snack?


Be back later to answer and get some good ideas. Have a healthy, happy day!!

lately, pineapple.
I'm sure there is more, but we're late for school!!

 

[pjlla]

I don't have time to reply to everyone tonight, but am so inspired by everyone here, and the support and encouragement you all are giving each other. We can do this, one day at a time, one healthy meal at a time, one exercise session, one big drink of water. Keep on trucking everyone!!

Mom's of teenage daughters can have it tough at times. Hang in there, Pamela.

Yup... one day at a time, one meal at a time, or even just one BITE at a time!!

I think there is a special place in heaven for Moms of teenage girls. And it certainly makes me appreciate what I put my Mom through! I should call her and thank her for not KILLING me when I was a teen!

LOL they showed a marquee on the news tonight from a local Christian School. It said Whoever is praying for snow, please stop!
Had to shout out an AMEN to that!!

I couldn't agree more!!

never had Girl Scout cookies??? Isn't that against the law or something?? LOL

Those parents should be reported! They have neglected that child's entire COOKIE education!

my sister. Been there, still there and doing it and I own multiple T-Shirts. DS10 drives me crazy with the dumping of the crap. Shoes are the worst and the not clearing the plate. Even DD4 clears her plate!!!

Not sure where I went wrong with her upbringing.

OMG!!! I made top ten!! Woohoo!! That was the motivation I needed!!

Not just top 10.... TOP 5!!!!

I can't stand watching the news. Everytime I watch the weather they change the snow total and not for the better. Yesterday morning it was 1 to 3, by afternoon it was 2 to 4 and this morning it is 4 to 8 The only nice thing is the temperatures are not in the single digits.

I woke up this morning and my knee is very stiff. The dr had warned me that on bad days it may hurt. He was right.

For those on the east coast stay safe. I need to get breakfast and get ready to go to school.

Have a happy and healthy day.

Latest I have heard for us is a fast-hitting 10-12 hour storm that will drop just 2-4" in my area. That is a big change from their original prediction of possibly 12" of snow. And I think I am getting a different storm than you are (by the looks of the weather radar). But I'm so tired of it too! And our temps are still single digits.

Good morning Team Donald!!

1/26/11 Wednesday QOTD: What is your favorite healthy snack?


Be back later to answer and get some good ideas. Have a healthy, happy day!!

Well.... I reach for baby carrots a LOT. Not always my favorite, but crunchy and filling when I need something really low cal. For something a bit yummier... a Vitamuffin with a cup of tea hits the spot! Fresh fruit is always appreciated too... grapefruits are HUGE and sweet right now!

For something easy to take along, I am enjoying the new FiberOne 90 calorie snack bars. And microwave popcorn is great when I have salty cravings.


Morning all! The house is quiet today! I'll throw in another load of laundry and find some time to sit at the scraptable today. Low calorie day here, so I can save my calories for birthday dinner out with DS. He STILL hasn't decided where he wants to go, but he did tell me to save enough calories for Olive Garden. I informed him that there aren't enough calories in the WORLD to save for OG! I see soup and salad in my future! But I did give him a heads-up that he doesn't like any of the desserts there and maybe for his b.day he'd rather pick a place where he can get a nice dessert. Friendly's has been his choice for the last 3 or so years, but I refuse to buy an entire ice cream cake for just the 3 of us.

I'm off to say HI on the scrapbooking board and then get the laundry moving. TTYL..................P

 

[ChrisinNJ]

1/26/11 Wednesday QOTD: What is your favorite healthy snack?

Some of the snack foods I have eaten this week are Danon Light & fit yogurt, Special K multigrain crackers (love these), veggies dipped in hummus, and fruit.

I guess the fruit I choose depends on what I am craving, sweet or salty.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[RemembertheMagic98]

Good morning Team Donald!!

1/26/11 Wednesday QOTD: What is your favorite healthy snack?

I love a good Vitamuffin but I am totally in love with Luna bars! I am allergic to almonds so many healthy snacks are out for me I also love Chobani greek yogurt in the afternoon before my workout.


Hello Donalds!! I am also a Jersey girl (Morristown in the North). I'm at work (I am a college counselor in a private school) and we just called an early dismissal! The roads were not so great on the way in this morning and it looks to be getting worse.

I am soooooooooooooooo excited to end up in the Number 2 position this week!! I have been working really hard to eat right and exercise and the pounds are moving in the right direction! I watched Biggest Loser last night and I think those people are crazy. It's not real life. Sure, I could lose lots of weight if I was on a ranch with people working me out the entire day and telling me what to eat. I give all of you on the WISH Disboards soooo much more credit because we are DOING it on our own and really testing ourselves in real life! Keep up the good work Donalds!!